Finding that the operation of
traffic signals at certain intersections is in the best interest of the City;
directing the City Manager to operate traffic signals at those intersections;
and calling for a comprehensive plan with regard to the City’s traffic signal
infrastructure.

WHEREAS, traffic
engineering studies have concluded that traffic signals at certain
intersections are not necessary under the criteria established by United States
Department of Transportation (USDOT); and

WHEREAS, the
existing STOP sign controls at the intersections meet the criteria established
by USDOT; and

WHEREAS,
citizens and the Kansas City Public Schools have expressed concerns over the
safety of pedestrians and motorists at the intersections; and

WHEREAS, these
citizens would like to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists who use
the intersections; and

WHEREAS, to
address those concerns, the citizens have requested the return to operation of
the traffic signals at these intersections; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. The
Council finds that the operation of traffic signals at the following
intersections is in the best interest of the City in that it will ensure the
safety of motorists and pedestrians in the area:

Benton Boulevard
and 27th Street,

Benton Boulevard
and 35th Street,

Benton Boulevard
and 39th Street,

Benton Boulevard
and Walrond/Linwood Boulevard,

Cleveland Avenue
and 43rd Street,

Cleveland Avenue
and Linwood Boulevard,

Indiana Avenue
and 35th Street,

Indiana Avenue
and 39th Street,

Jackson Avenue
and Linwood Boulevard,

Woodland Avenue
and 18th Street,

St. John Avenue
and Topping Avenue,

The Paseo and 55th
Street,

The Paseo and 59th
Street,

Armour Boulevard
and Warwick Boulevard,

Meyer Boulevard
and Oak Street,

Gregory
Boulevard and Main Street, and

State Line Road
and 63rd Terrace/Tomahawk Road, if negotiations with Mission Hills
are successful.

Section 2. That
the City Manager is hereby directed to operate traffic signals at the stated
intersections.

Section 3. That
the Director of Public Works shall prepare a comprehensive plan for repairing,
replacing, correcting or taking such other actions as are proper with regard to
the City’s traffic signal infrastructure. The plan shall include comprehensive
public outreach efforts and opportunity for citizen participation.